Summer Programs

Summer 2008: Business and Russia-Study and Research Practicum

Are you interested in a career doing business with Russia? Do you want to learn first-hand about how companies operate in Russia and how you might fit in? Do you want to explore management issues and problems faced by companies in Russia? Would you like to learn about optimal strategies and practices that you can implement in this marketplace? Would you like to study under the supervision of America’s leading expert on practical business issues in Russia in a U.S. based beautiful mountain setting and have the opportunity for hands-on training?

The Program

The Deb Palmieri Russia Institute offers an intensive 2008 summer program from July 8-28, 2008 in Glenwood Springs and Aspen, Colorado. With a small group of like-minded peers you will immerse yourself in issues pertaining to doing business with Russia. You will study company experiences; learn about the Russian economy and challenges to modernization; learn how companies are making in Russia and learn how to optimally conduct a job search in this field. You will also produce your own specialized research paper on a related topic under the supervision of Dr. Palmieri, and you will gain practical experience staffing the Aspen office of Deb Palmieri Russia LLC and the Honorary Russian Consulate there. You will meet business professionals and will learn how to navigate Russian complexities with confidence and skill. You will be involved in planning and executing a national business roundtable that will be held in Aspen. The program is limited to 6 participants.

Topics include:
• Background on Russian History, Culture, Politics, and Economics
• Understanding Current Politics in Russia and Business Impacts
• Evaluating Risk in Russia: Approaches and Methodologies
• How Companies Do Business in Russia: Case Studies
• Handling Threats of Organized Crime
• Russia’s Legal, Tax, and Commercial Environment
• How to Find a Job Dealing with U.S-Russian Business:
o Some Tips and Strategies
o Issues in Relocating to Russia
o Survival Strategies, Optimal Management Practices in Russia

College credit may be available through independent study from your institution.

Location

Interns will be housed in beautiful Glenwood Springs, Colorado, a mountain community on the west side of the Continental Divide. Glenwood Springs is famous for housing the largest Hot Springs pool in the world, and offers summer outdoor sports including hiking, biking, swimming, and much more. Aspen is 45 minutes from Glenwood Springs and a world renowned luxury resort area, drawing international groups of celebrities, business executives, and people in search of natural beauty, the arts, music, and leisure activities such as golf, theatre, and fine cuisine. Aspen houses a branch office of Deb Palmieri Russia LLC and The Honorary Consulate General of Russia in Colorado.

Accommodations

Program participants will be housed in a historic, turn-of-the century Victorian home in downtown Glenwood Springs. There is a comfortable living, dining and study area, and a large country kitchen with all cooking utensils, cutlery, and dishes provided. The fully –stocked kitchen includes a gas stove, microwave, large refrigerator, and dishwasher. There is a washer/dryer on the premises for personal laundry. There is a deck in the back of the property and beautiful gardens. You will be within walking distance of downtown amenities including restaurants, shops, a bus
to Aspen, hot springs pool, hiking and biking trails, the Amtrak station, and more. You will live and work together with your peers and develop team skills; and have the opportunity to get to know others who share your passion and interest in Russia.

Program Cost
The program fee is $3,500 which includes instruction, lodging, study materials, and your basic textbook “The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Doing Business with Russia,” edited by Dr. Palmieri. Students are responsible for transportation to the program, meals, local transportation, personal recreation, and regular health insurance expenses.

Eligibility
Undergraduates with junior standing and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Minimum GPA 3.0.

Application Packet
Applicants must submit the following application, which can be found here. There is no application fee. Students are chosen on a first come, first serve basis.

About Dr. Palmieri and Deb Palmieri Russia Institute
Dr. Deborah Anne Palmieri is founder and president of Deb Palmieri Russia LLC, a management consulting firm. The firm specializes in providing clients with superior expertise on all aspects of business with Russia, including strategy, problem-solving, risk minimization and conflict resolution. Dr. Palmieri is also Honorary Consul General of Russia in the State of Colorado. She served as president and CEO of The Russian-American Chamber of Commerce from 1994 to early 2007. Prior to that, her career history included serving as senior administrator at the University of Southern California and teaching at Pomona College and the University of Denver. For the past twenty-five years, Dr. Palmieri has undertaken the mission of expanding U.S.-Russian business and trade and fostering a positive business climate. She has written countless articles, convened hundreds of meetings and has brought private companies and public officials together in pursuit of U.S.-Russian economic cooperation. She is experienced in diplomatic back channeling, problem-solving and conflict resolution between Russian and Western entities at the highest levels.

For more information, visit www.DebPalmieriRussia.com. You can learn more about prior intern experiences by clicking Internships, and then testimonials. See especially testimonials from the residency program, which was held in Leadville, Colorado.